Jones Add
Room to spread out, great value
Median $250K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 4.8/10
You're moving through a platted grid of modest lots—about half an acre each—where you can walk to the grocery in two minutes and hit a restaurant before you've finished thinking about lunch; there are 120 of them within a mile, plus a transit stop right at the edge if downtown Grand Rapids (8.7 minutes by car) calls. It's the kind of place where density doesn't feel heavy because the lots breathe a little, and you've got five parks nearby including a dog park a short walk away, with Comstock Riverside Park Launch only about a mile down the road if you keep a boat. Homes run around $231K, the Grand Rapids Public Schools zone covers the area, and you're close enough to Gerald R. Ford for airport runs without them defining your morning—which, after living in a few places, is exactly the trade-off that makes sense.
Why people love it here
23,875 sq ft avg lots
- 58 homes
$250K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Grand Rapids Cheesecake Company: 6 min walk
- 14 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Jones Add
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,697/mo
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3 homes sold in Jones Add this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$250K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
58
Median Lot Size
0.40 ac
157 sq ft – 2.1 ac
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Wendy's
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
F.O.P. Hall
+1 more
Unnamed park
Alpine Estates Park Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
The Loading Dock
Alpine/Hillside - Meijer (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
West Leonard Library
+1 more
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Jones Add is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Jones Add home (around $250,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,663 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,663/mo | $44,342 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,914/mo | $51,051 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,999/mo | $53,295 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Jones Add are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(28)
Grocery Store
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Restaurant
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Wingstop
Fast Food
Popeyes
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Harrison Park Academy
Villa Maria School
Simons School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Pioneer Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Jones Add
- What do homes cost in Jones Add?
- The median home value in Jones Add is about $250,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Jones Add housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Jones Add right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Jones Add?
- Jones Add is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Alpine Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Jones Add walkable?
- Jones Add scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.